Does Racism Still Exist in the Nanny Industry Today?Review of the book, The Help, by Kathryn Stockett Talk about a page-turner! I have never had more trouble putting down a book than the novel The Helpby Kathryn Stockett. Anyone who gravitates towards the passionate issues of civil rights will love this book about black domestic […]
You Never Know When an Opportunity May Come Knocking on Your Door Nanny agencies always tell me to update my resume every six-months. But, who really does that? Since I am happily employed, I am not looking for a new nanny job. I have a full-time nanny job and since I work such long hours each week, I seldom even […]
Have You Ever Signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement? While checking out at the grocery store this morning I purchased the August 15, 2011 issue of InTouch Weekly. The cover story is, “The Nanny Tells All.” In the cover story, Angelina Jolie’s former nanny, Kirsann Morel, is writing a tell-all book about the actress. Every time I […]
Product Review Sunday for Nannies and Au Pairs The product I love the most for back to school is the Bento Box! Disposable plastic bags and brown paper lunch bags are no longer the norm for school lunches. With cute, assorted-size compartments for sandwiches, side dishes, fruits and veggies, and a mid-day snack, a Bento […]
Nanny Charged After Found Hitting and Kicking Infant on Nanny Cam We have often spoken about proper screening of nanny candidates and performing proper background check on domestic workers before hiring them. We even published a series about misleading advertising on some nanny web sites claiming they pre-screen their caregivers. Of course, those familiar with […]
Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs When children are given opportunities to try new things, they gain confidence and belief in themselves. Learning about one’s own potential early in life can help motivate and inspire young children to become the best they can be! Read Clifford’s Family (Clifford’s Big Ideas)and Clifford […]
27 Nanny Industry Experts Say Limit Personal Cell Phone Use and Texting at Work Earlier this week we asked nannies and au pairs if they text or gossip on Facebook when they are working? We also challenged nannies and au pairs to put their cell phones down just for a day, or maybe a week, even an entire month! […]
Do You Think Nannies and Au Pairs Should be Friends with Their Boss on Facebook? Even if you think your boss is a friend here are some things to think about before you send a Facebook friend request to your employer! Go Right Ahead and Friend Your Boss on Facebook: 1. If you tend to lead your […]
Should Nannies and Au Pairs Make Personal Cell Phone Calls and Text When Working? Yesterday we showed an example of a nanny texting instead of properly attending to the child in her care at the pool. In 2009 The San Francisco Chronicle discussed the fact that nannies, au pairs, and parents are spending more energy on […]
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